CFP®-certified, business succession planning financial advisors in Minnesota
The right financial advisor for you depends on how you weigh location, expertise, experience, the clients they typically serve, and how they work with you.
If you own a business and are thinking about how to pass it on or sell it, you need an advisor who understands the full process of business succession planning. Without this expertise, you might overlook tax implications or timing issues that could reduce your business's value or your family's financial security. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, which can help you navigate complex decisions.
- Tax impact awareness. Minnesota's relatively high taxes mean you should ask how the advisor plans to minimize tax burdens during succession.
- Timing and transition strategy. Confirm how they help coordinate the sale or transfer to align with your personal and business goals.
- Family and stakeholder coordination. Good advisors consider the interests of all parties involved to avoid conflicts and ensure smooth transitions.
- Integration with social services. Since Minnesota offers strong social services, ask how they factor these into your income and estate planning.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Christopher C
CFP®, Series 66
Stillwater, MN
Raymond James Financial
Christopher Connelly's CFP® certification and eight years of experience equip him to handle business succession planning effectively, especially for founders and retired business owners in Minnesota. Working with Raymond James Financial, a large firm offering flat-fee and hourly fee structures, he provides comprehensive planning that includes cash flow and budgeting expertise, distinguishing him from advisors focused solely on succession without broader financial planning services.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $700,796
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Dylan M
CFP®, Series 65
Minneapolis, MN
CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC
Dylan Mc Garthwaite is equipped to assist with business succession planning in Minnesota, leveraging his CFP® certification and expertise in business exit strategies. His firm, CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC, offers integrated wealth, tax, estate, and insurance services, supporting complex transitions. Unlike some advisors, Dylan provides flat-fee options for succession planning and serves a diverse client base, including business owners and executives, with a focus on strategic asset allocation.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $1,730,668
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David H
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Norwood, MN
ValMark Advisers, Inc.
David Heine's 13 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to handle business succession planning in Minnesota, addressing tax implications and transition strategies effectively. His affiliation with ValMark Advisers, Inc., a firm offering diversified, goal-based portfolios and comprehensive support, distinguishes him by combining independent advice with flat-fee options and expertise in annuities, college savings, and retirement income strategies.
Experience: 14 years
Avg account: $554,438
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Robert B
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 66
New Brighton, MN
Valtinson Bruner Financial Planning
Robert Bruner's 26 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to handle business succession planning effectively, especially for Minnesota business owners. His expertise includes business exit strategies and retirement plans for business owners, supported by a fee structure of up to 1.50% AUM and $400 hourly for planning. Compared to others, he offers a blend of fundamental and quantitative investment analysis and serves a diverse client base including trusts and charitable organizations.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $357,985
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Derek F
CFP®, Series 66
Stillwater, MN
Edward Jones
Derek Fisher's expertise in business succession planning and business exit strategies makes him well-suited to assist Minnesota business owners with transitioning their enterprises. His experience at Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, combined with his CFP® certification and focus on entity structure planning and retirement plans for business owners, distinguishes him from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $246,728
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